U.S. officials hopeful on IMF governance reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. officials said on Thursday they hoped to see the U.S. Congress approve reforms to the International Monetary Fund which will give emerging markets a bigger say at the global lender.
Speaker Ryan may move Republican tax rhetoric closer to reality
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidates who promise to cut and simplify U.S. taxes would find a powerful ally if they reach the White House: House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan.
Are guns welcome at Trump hotels? Depends on whom you ask
NEW YORK (Reuters) – For those wondering whether they can bring their guns with them to the Trump-branded hotels and golf courses that dot the United States’ classier corners, Donald Trump may have only added to their uncertainty during Wednesday’s Rep…
U.S. lawmakers promise to push for long-delayed tax treaties
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican and Democratic lawmakers vowed on Thursday to push for the ratification of eight tax treaties which have been held up for years because of one Republican senator’s objections, despite support from companies that want c…
Clinton says Justice Department should probe Exxon over climate change data
BERLIN, N.H. (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Thursday she believes the U.S. Justice Department should investigate the failure of Exxon Mobil Corp’s to disclose data related to climate change.
President Obama signs short-term U.S. transportation bill: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a short-term transportation bill extending funding for highways and other surface transportation through Nov. 20, the White House said.
Bush debate performance fuels more doubts about his campaign
BOULDER, Colo. (Reuters) – Jeb Bush needed a strong performance at Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate to silence the doubters. He did not get it.
Rubio, Cruz dominate rowdy Republican presidential debate
BOULDER, Colo. (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz emerged as the strongest challengers on Wednesday to insurgent front-runners Donald Trump and Ben Carson, in a fiery debate that may have marked a new phase in the 2…
Newly elected speaker Ryan promises to fix ‘broken’ House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Newly elected U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday promised to sweep away Republican Party differences and repair a “broken” House of Representatives by returning legislative power to committees and rank-and-file members.
Clinton: Medicare drug-price negotiations a top priority
BERLIN, New Hampshire (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday said allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices would be one of her “highest priorities” if she becomes president.
